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Get wherever you want to go in New Orleans with the Regional Transit...

Get wherever you want to go in New Orleans with the Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Our extensive network of buses and streetcars winds throughout every neighborhood of the Crescent City. From Uptown to Downtown, from Lakeview to the Lower Nine, from Mid-City across the Mississippi River and to the parish lines, the RTA goes there.As streetcars glide underneath grand live oaks and past stately mansions, they offer up relaxing views of the beauty, charm and history of New Orleans for little cost. When riders board these historic vehicles they are boarding a piece of movable New Orleans history. The RTA operates three streetcar lines: the famous, historic St. Charles line, the Canal Street line, and the Riverfront line. All lines either run along or intersect with Canal Street in the area between the French Quarter and the Central Business District (CBD) connecting Uptown/Garden District, Carrollton, Mid-City, City Park and the Marigny. The RTA is currently adding more Streetcar lines.

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Ahead of time, we bought Jazzy Passes (24-hour tickets). We were able to take the green line almost to the end -- stopped short of the end to run into Rite-Aid to buy umbrellas...read more

Ahead of time, we bought Jazzy Passes (24-hour tickets). We were able to take the green line almost to the end -- stopped short of the end to run into Rite-Aid to buy umbrellas since it was raining so hard -- and back. Totally worthwhile! No need for money to be exchanged. Just show your Jazzy Pass!

The green and red cars really give one a sense of nostalgia, and are a wonderful and inexpensive way to do sightseeing! They also run to many great destinations such as the zoo, city park, the cemeteries and the WWII museum.

Street cars go to many parts of New Orleans. The RTA has an excellent website and a smartphone app. If you don't have exact change to pay for your ride, you can use the RTA app to pay with a credit card. I noticed some people just riding the street car to the end and back, sight-seeing. Definitely an easy...
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Hopped on the St Charles Street car to view the Christmas Light on St. Charles Avenue. This was an excellent choice, we did not have to worry about any traffic or distractions of looking and driving. Only one thing could of been better, it was dark outside but the inside of the street car is very well lit so there...
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The service is mostly very good, and for $3/day it is a good deal. They don't go everywhere however and in some areas the service seems less frequent ... altogether definitely adds to the experience as it allows one to travel to most tourist attractions such as market, french quarter, museums, etc.

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Central Business District

Compared to the more evocative monikers of some other parts of New Orleans, the downtown’s humdrum title might suggest that this area is all about business and little else. But don’t let the bland name keep you away from the Central Business District. The CBD offers a wide range of fun things to do that would be touted as exceptional in less jubilant corners of the world. Bordered by the French Quarter, the Arts District and Tremé, with the river at its eastern extreme, this hub for sports, gaming, shopping, theatre, family-friendly activities, and amazing regional cuisine makes a smart base wherever your interests lie.

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